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K-Factor Transformers
K-Factor transformers are designed to reduce the heating
effects of harmonic currents created by loads like those
shown in Chart A. The K-Factor rating is an index of the trans-
former’s ability to withstand harmonic content while operating
within the temperature limits of its insulating system. SolaHD
K-Factor transformers have UL ratings of K-4, K-13, and
K-20.

The SolaHD K-Factor design is a specialized transformer that

offers these benefits:

• Conductors capable of carrying the harmonic currents

of non-linear loads without exceeding the temperature
rating of the insulation system.

• A transformer design that takes into account the

increase in naturally occurring “stray” losses caused
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by non-linear loads. These losses cause standard
transformers to dramatically overheat and substantially
shorten design life.
Certifications and Compliances
• A core and coil design that manages the DC flux caused • Listed: E25872
by triplen harmonics. As these harmonics increase, they
- UL 1561
cause additional current to circulate in the delta winding.
This produces a DC flux in the core which leads to core
saturation, voltage instability and overheating.

Features
• Energy Efficient Compliant to DOE 2016 1
• Conductors to carry harmonics of a K-rated load
without exceeding insulation temperature ratings
• UL 1561 Listed up to K-20 rated protection
• Rated temperature rise of 150°C, 220°C insulation
• Shielded for quality power
Chart A: Typical Load K-Factors
• Basic design takes “stray losses” into account and
functions within safe operating temperatures Load K-Factor
• Core and coil design engineered to manage the zero Electric discharge lighting............................................................... K-4
sequence flux caused by triplen harmonics UPS with optional input filter........................................................... K-4
Welders.......................................................................................... K-4
• Provides 100% rated current without overheating the Induction heating equipment.......................................................... K-4
windings or saturating the core PLCs and solid state controls......................................................... K-4
Telecommunications equipment (e.g.. PBX).................................. K-13
UPS without input filtering............................................................. K-13
Accessories and Optional Design Styles Multiwire receptacle circuits in general care areas of
health care facilities and classrooms of schools, etc..................... K-13
• Wall mounting brackets (500 lbs maximum) (Item WB1C) Multi-wire receptacle circuits supplying inspection or
• Weather Shields (UL Listed/NEMA Type 3R) testing equipment on an assembly or production line................... K-13
Mainframe computer loads........................................................... K-20
• Totally enclosed non-ventilated designs (TENV) (Non UL) *
Solid state motor drives (variable speed drives)............................. K-20
• Low temperature rise units available
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM EDI MAGAZINE
• Open core and coil designs (UL Recognized)
• Copper Wound designs
• Alternate voltages
* Not all optional designs are UL Listed. Contact Technical Services.
1. DOE 2016 refers to Department of Energy CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) title 10, part 431.196).

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Selection Tables: Three Phase

Group A: K-4 Rated 480 Δ Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz

Catalog Type 3R Height Width Depth Approx. Ship Design Elec Primary Secondary
kVA
Number Weather Shield 1 in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Weight lbs (kg) Style 2 Conn 2 Amps Amps
15 K4E2H15S WS-02 23 (584) 18 (457) 14 (356) 221 (100) 1 5 18.1 41.7
30 K4E2H30S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 310 (141) 1 5 36.1 83.4
45 K4E2H45S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 387 (176) 1 5 54.2 125
75 K4E2H75S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 678 (308) 1 5 90.3 208
112.5 K4E2H112S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 794 (360) 1 5 135 313
150 K4E2H150S WS-10 44 (1118) 33 (838) 21 (533) 1005 (456) 1 5 181 417
225 K4E2H225S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1368 (621) 1 5 271 625
300 K4E2H300S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1479 (671) 1 5 361 834
500 K4E2H500S WS-12 65 (1651) 45 (1143) 35 (889) 2457 (1114) 1 5 602 1390

Group B: K-13 Rated 480 Δ Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz

Catalog Type 3R Height Width Depth Approx. Ship Design Elec Primary Secondary
kVA
Number Weather Shield 1 in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Weight lbs (kg) Style 2 Conn 2 Amps Amps
15 K13E2H15S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 310 (141) 1 5 18.1 41.7
30 K13E2H30S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 387 (176) 1 5 36.1 83.4
45 K13E2H45S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 678 (308) 1 5 54.2 125
75 K13E2H75S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 794 (360) 1 5 90.3 208
112.5 K13E2H112S WS-10 44 (1118) 33 (838) 21 (533) 1005 (456) 1 5 135 313
150 K13E2H150S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1368 (621) 1 5 181 417
225 K13E2H225S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1479 (671) 1 5 271 625
300 K13E2H300S WS-12 65 (1651) 45 (1143) 35 (889) 2457 (1114) 1 5 361 834

Group C: K-20 Rated 480 Δ Primary, 208Y/120 Secondary, 60 Hz

Catalog Type 3R Height Width Depth Approx. Ship Design Elec Primary Secondary
kVA
Number Weather Shield 1 in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) Weight lbs (kg) Style 2 Conn 2 Amps Amps
15 K20E2H15S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 310 (141) 1 5 18.1 41.7
30 K20E2H30S WS-14 28 (711) 23 (584) 16 (406) 387 (176) 1 5 36.1 83.4
45 K20E2H45S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 678 (308) 1 5 54.2 125
75 K20E2H75S WS-30 34 (864) 28 (711) 22 (559) 794 (360) 1 5 90.3 208
112.5 K20E2H112S WS-10 44 (1118) 33 (838) 21 (533) 1005 (456) 1 5 135 313
150 K20E2H150S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1368 (621) 1 5 181 417
225 K20E2H225S WS-11 46 (1168) 36 (914) 24 (610) 1479 (671) 1 5 271 625
300 K20E2H300S WS-12 65 (1651) 45 (1143) 35 (889) 2457 (1114) 1 5 361 834

Notes:
1. Weather shields (set of two) must be ordered separately.
2. Design Styles and Electrical Connections can be found at the end of the Ventilated Distribution Transformers section.

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Electrical Connections (Single Phase)

1 2
240 x 480 Volt Primary, 120/208/240/277 Volt Primary,
120/240 Volt Secondary 120/240 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN Taps: None
H1 H2 H1 H2

7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8 5 3 1 2 4 6

SHIELD
SHIELD

X1 X3 X2 X4 X1 X3 X2 X4

Connect
Connect Primary Voltage Interconnect
Primary Voltage Interconnect Lines To
Lines To
277 1 to 2 H1 & H2
504 1 to 2 H1 & H2
240 3 to 4 H1 & H2
492 2 to 3 H1 & H2
208 5 to 6 H1 & H2
480 3 to 4 H1 & H2
H1 to 4
120 H1 & H2
468 4 to 5 H1 & H2 H2 to 3
456 5 to 6 H1 & H2 Secondary Connect
Interconnect
444 6 to 7 H1 & H2 Voltage Lines To

432 7 to 8 H1 & H2 240 X2 to X3 X1 & X4

252 H1 to 2 H2 to 1 H1 & H2 X2 to X3
120-0-120 X1-X2-X4
X2 to
240 H1 to 4 H2 to 3 H1 & H2
X1 to X3
120 X1 & X4
228 H1 to 6 H2 to 5 H1 & H2 X2 to X4
216 H1 to 8 H2 to 7 H1 & H2 ES12 Series
Secondary Connect
Interconnect
Voltage Lines To
240 X2 to X3 X1 & X4

120-0-120 X2 to X3 X2 to X1-X2-X4

120 X1 to X3 X2 to X4 X1 & X4

ES5 Series

Design Style
W D

Style 1 - Ventilated

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Electrical Connections (Three Phase)

480 Δ Volt Primary, 480 Δ Volt Primary,

208Y/120 Volt Secondary 240 Δ W/120 CT Volt Secondary

5 6
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN
H1 H2 H3 H1 H2 H3

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SHIELD * SHIELD *
X0 X1 X2 X3 X6 X1 X2 X3
X2 H2 X2
H2
X1 X0
H1 H3 X1 X3
H1 H3 X3
X6

Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage

@ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X0- X1, X2, X3 @ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X6-X1, X6-X3
1 504 1 504
2 492 2 492
3 480 3 480
4 468 208 120 4 468 240 120
5 456 5 456
6 444 6 444
7 432 7 432
E2 and 3H Series E5 Series
* Shield available in electrostatically shielded units only. * Shield available in electrostatically shielded units only.

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Electrical Connections (Three Phase) cont.

480 Δ Volt Primary 480 Δ Volt Primary 208 Δ Volt Primary

380/220 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN 7 480Y/277 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN
8 208Y/120 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN
9
H1 H2 H3 H1 H2 H3 H1 H2 H3

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SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD

X0 X1 X2 X3 X0 X1 X2 X3 X0 X1 X2 X3

H2 X2 X2 X2
H2 H2
X1 X0 X1 X0 X1 X0
H1 H3 X3 H1 H3 X3 H1 H3 X3

Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage

@ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X0- X1, X2, X3 @ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X0- X1, X2, X3 @ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X0- X1, X2, X3
1 504 1 504 1 218
2 492 2 492 2 213
3 480 3 480 3 208
4 468 380 220 4 468 480 277 4 203 208 120
5 456 5 456 5 198
6 444 6 444 6 192
7 432 7 432 7 187
E79 Series E81 Series E3 Series

208 Δ Volt Primary 240 Δ Volt Primary 240 Δ Volt Primary

480Y/277 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN
10 208Y/120 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN
11 480Y/277 Volt Secondary
Taps: 2, 2½% FCAN; 4, 2½% FCBN 12
X1 X2 X3 H1 H2 H3 X1 X2 X3

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SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD

H0 H3 X0 X1 X2 X3 H0 H1 H2 H3
H1 H2
H2 X2 X2 H2
X2 H2
H1 H0 X1 X0 H1 H0

X1 X3 H3 H1 H3 X3 X1 X3 H3

Primary X1-X2-X3 Secondary Voltage Primary H1-H2-H3 Secondary Voltage Primary X1-X2-X3 Secondary Voltage

@ Tap Voltage H1-H2-H3 H0-H1, H2, H3 @ Tap Voltage X1, X2, X3 X0- X1, X2, X3 @ Tap Voltage H1, H2, H3 H0- H1, H2, H3
1 218 1 252 1 252

2 213 2 246 2 246

3 208 3 240 3 240

4 203 480 277 4 234 208 120 4 234 480 277

5 198 5 228 5 228

6 192 6 222 6 222

7 187 7 216 7 216

E84 Series E6 Series E85 Series

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